Cab Crane Operator - Night Shift

Cab Crane Operator (Overhead Crane)

As a Cab Crane Operator, you will operate an overhead crane from an elevated cab to move steel plates, pipe, and structural materials throughout the facility. This role requires strong hand-eye coordination, situational awareness, and a commitment to safety. You will work closely with production, welding, and yard teams to ensure materials are moved efficiently without compromising safety or product quality. This is a night shift role (6 PM 6 AM) requiring focus, discipline, and consistent execution.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Operate cab-controlled overhead cranes to move steel materials safely and efficiently
• Lift, position, and transport loads including plate, pipe, and structural steel
• Follow all rigging signals and communication protocols with ground personnel
• Inspect crane equipment and rigging before use to ensure safe operation
• Maintain precise control to prevent load swing, damage, or safety hazards
• Support production flow by staging materials for welding, fitting, and processing
• Identify and report equipment issues or unsafe conditions immediately
• Maintain clean and organized work areas
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures at all times

What It Takes to Be Successful

• Proven experience operating cab-controlled overhead cranes in an industrial environment
• Strong understanding of load control, balance, and safe lifting practices
• Ability to read and respond to hand signals and radio communication
• High level of situational awareness and attention to detail
• Ability to operate smoothly and consistently in a fast-paced production environment
• Strong commitment to safety and following procedures
• Dependable and able to maintain focus during 12-hour night shifts

Preferred Experience (Strongly Valued)

• Experience handling steel plate, pipe, or large structural materials
• Familiarity with rigging equipment (slings, chains, hooks, etc.)
• Prior experience in manufacturing or steel service center environments

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs independently on a routine basis and handle materials safely as part of daily job duties.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and maintain safe body positioning while performing tasks and moving through the work area, including walking on concrete floors and uneven surfaces.
• Frequent squatting, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting, requiring full-body mobility, balance, and upper- and lower-body strength to perform work safely.
• Manual agility to operate tools safely and effectively, with regular use of arms, shoulders, and back for lifting, reaching, and positioning tasks.
• Ability to work safely in a warehouse environment with exposure to noise, dust, moving equipment, and varying temperatures.
• Maintain adequate visual and auditory acuity to safely perform assigned tasks, including but not limited to: identifying potential hazards, reading and/or recording measurements, inspecting materials, and responding promptly to verbal instructions, alarms or hand signals in the work environment

Pre-Employment Requirements:

All candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment must complete the company's pre-employment screening process. This includes:

• Criminal background check: reviewed in accordance with job duties, the nature and gravity of any convictions, and the time elapsed since the offense or sentence completion.
• Pre-hire drug screening: candidates must pass a drug screen to be eligible for hire.
• Physical assessment: required for all Production and Distribution positions, conducted by a company-designated physician at no cost to the candidate.

Participation in each step of the pre-employment process is required. Candidates who choose not to participate or who do not meet the screening criteria will not be eligible for employment.

Benefits:

At North Shore Steel, we invest in the well-being of our team. Full-time employees receive a full benefits package that includes multiple Major Medical plan options, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life, Short-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, and HSA options for qualifying plans.

We also provide Long-Term Disability, Basic Life, and AD&D coverage at no cost to you. You'll also enjoy our competitive holiday schedule, PTO program, and a Safe Harbor 401(k) with company contributions to support your long-term financial goals.

We are an equal opportunity employer and maintain a safe, secure, and drug-free workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.